Current Affairs - State

Chhattisgarh is transforming its Legislative Assembly into a paperless institution under the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), as part of the Union Government's Digital India initiative. The transformation aims to establish a zero-paper e-Chamber within three months. The Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society (CHiPS) will serve as the nodal agency for implementing the project, with technical support from the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and NIC Services Incorporated (NICSI). Tablets and digital devices will be installed at every MLA's desk, enabling electronic access to questions, notices, agendas and other legislative documents. The initiative will improve transparency, efficiency and accessibility.

Tamil Nadu signed a Utilisation Agreement with Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) and Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation (TANFINET) on October 30, 2026, to expand rural broadband connectivity under the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP). The initiative aims to provide subsidy support for more than 5 lakh rural home fibre connections and deliver on-demand internet connectivity to 4,767 villages across the state. The project follows a state-led implementation model to strengthen digital infrastructure and improve access to essential services such as e-Governance, telemedicine and online education, particularly in remote rural areas. TANFINET serves as the state-level nodal agency for implementing BharatNet in Tamil Nadu.

Bihar and Jharkhand signed an agreement to resolve their long-standing 25-year-old dispute over the distribution of Sone River water. The pact divides a total allocation of 7.75 million acre-feet (MAF) between the two states. It settles the sharing of the water allocation originally granted to undivided Bihar under the 1973 Bansagar Agreement. The agreement was finalised following recommendations from a committee constituted by the Central Government under the Central Water Commission (CWC). The dispute had continued since Jharkhand was separated from Bihar in November 2000. The Union Jal Shakti Ministry supervised the agreement.

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated the 19th Raising Day of Project ARUNANK at Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh in October 2026. Established in 2008, Project ARUNANK is responsible for maintaining and developing important road networks in the challenging mountainous terrain of Arunachal Pradesh. The project plays a significant role in strengthening border infrastructure and supporting the mobility and operational preparedness of the Armed Forces. Its activities also include adopting advanced engineering techniques, slope-protection measures, environmental initiatives and welfare facilities for casual labourers working in difficult geographical conditions.

Goa introduced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2026 during the Goa AI Tech Conclave held in Panaji on October 26, 2026. The policy establishes a three-year framework covering the period from 2026 to 2029, with five strategic pillars, including skill development, startups, investment, governance and responsible AI. It also promotes research and innovation through an AI Centre of Excellence in collaboration with BITS Pilani’s Goa campus. Other initiatives include AI laboratories in educational institutions, a Konkani large language model and the digitisation of historical records through the Granthika initiative.